Italy's impenetrable defense, France's "old men" Ghana with their Spirit, Beckham and Zidanes free kicks, and Germany as host and reborn nation impressed the most. Portugal's dirty play and US non-play were the most disappointing.


"Io sono stanco, sono imbigliato, and I wan't everyone here to know, there ain't gonna be no trouble from me..Don Corleone..Cicc' a port!"

"I stood in the courtroom like a fool."

"I am Constanza: Lord of the idiots."